Kayla Penokie
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Dive teams searching lake for vehicle after kids show up to home for help
Dive teams searching lake for vehicle after kids show up to home for help in Holland Sunday morning → Read More
What to check on your vehicle before driving in the snow
Experts from local auto parts shop discuss what you should check on vehicles before heading into the show → Read More
Mary Free Bed raising money for power chairs benefiting Overdrive team
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is no stranger to helping kids and athletes of all abilities. → Read More
Beyond Van Gogh coming to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Art lovers in West Michigan have a treat coming their way. According to Business Wire, Paquin Entertainment Group has announced that Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will soon being coming to Grand Rapids for a limited engagement. So far, the dates and location for the exhibit have not been announced, but people are being asked to sign up for first access to tickets… → Read More
Pay it Forward Persons of the Year: Where are they now?
WEST MICHIGAN- — It’s been more than ten years since FOX 17 launched the Pay it Forward effort to recognize and encourage people to help others in the community. During that time, several people have been recognized as our Pay it Forward Person of the Year. FOX 17’s Janice Allen recently caught up with the past winners to see how they’re still making a difference years later. 2014 2014 brought… → Read More
Michigan native was one of two people killed in Naval plane crash
FOLEY, Alabama — An instructor pilot from Michigan has been identified as a victim in a Naval plane crash that happened in Alabama on Friday. According to a press release from the U.S. Navy, Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, of Wixom was killed in the crash just outside of Mobile. U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett, 24, from North Carolina also died. According to officials, the pair took off from Naval… → Read More
Missing Ottawa County teen possibly endangered
PORT SHELDON, Mich — The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding 17-year-old Eli Schroeck. Investigators say Schroeck left his home in the area of Stanton Street and Hiawatha Drive around 5 p.m. and has not returned. They also say friends and family have not been able to reach him. Officials believe the teen may possibly be endangered, but have not released further… → Read More
Vietnam Veteran in Detroit beat and left in the middle of the street
DETROIT, Mich-- Veterans Day is a day to honor and thank those who have served our country. But in Detroit, one family is furious and demanding answers, after a man who served in Vietnam was beaten and left to die. → Read More
Aerial spraying for EEE postponed in all 14 scheduled counties
LANSING, Mich-- After calling off several of its sprays earlier Sunday afternoon, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced all aerial sprays to help prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been postponed due to inclement weather. Treatment was set to begin at 8 p.m. → Read More
Sex assault investigation at Western Michigan University
KALAMAZOO, Mich-- Police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported on the campus of Western Michigan University Saturday afternoon. According to WMU Public Safety, the alleged assault happened near Lawson Ice Area between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. So far, further details about the alleged attack, or a suspect description have not been released. → Read More
Some counties will be sprayed for EEE, some won’t tonight
UPDATE: On Sunday afternoon, the state of Michigan announced the following: Spraying will continue as scheduled Sunday night in parts of Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. If the weather allows, spraying will be conducted in parts of Van Buren County. → Read More
Two people critical after apartment fire
KENTWOOD, Mich-- Two people were hospitalized in critical condition following a fire at an apartment Sunday morning. Crews were dispatched to the One Dream Apartment complex off 44th Street around 4:30 a.m. When the departments arrived on scene, smoke was showing from the building. → Read More
One dead after motorcycle and SUV collide
LOWELL, Mich- One death has been confirmed after a crash involving a motorcycle and SUV Wednesday evening. The crash was reported in the area of Alden Nash and Segwun shortly before 9:30 p.m. Roads in the area are being closed. → Read More
One dead after shooting near campus of Eastern Michigan University
YPSILANTI, Mich-- One person was killed Tuesday night after a shooting near the campus of Eastern Michigan University. According to the EMU Police Department's Twitter, the shooting was reported in the area of Ballard and Cross. People were asked to avoid the area at the time. → Read More
Man hospitalized after crash sends his vehicle into a home
VOLINIA TOWNSHIP, Mich-- A man was hospitalized Friday afternoon following a car accident that sent him into a home. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, a man from Indiana went through a stop sign at the intersection of Marcellus Highway and Decatur Road around 4:30 p.m. → Read More
Found safe: Kentwood police locate missing woman
KENTWOOD, Mich-- Police have found a 77-year-old woman who went missing Monday morning. Officials say Jerianne Zaagsma went for a walk around 10 a.m. and wasn't seen for several hours. Police told FOX 17 Ms. Zaagsma was found safe nearly 12 hours after she went missing. → Read More
A Grinch in August: Santa’s workshop destroyed by arsonist
ISHPEMING, Mich. (AP) — An arsonist has severely hampered Santa's toy production this fall. Mlive.com reports that Ishpeming Police on Saturday asked for the public's help in solving the overnight arson and property damage case involving the Santa's Workshop building used at Christmastime. → Read More
Following a dream: West Michigan native opens dog rescue in Honduras
ROATAN, Honduras-- A woman who grew up in the Grand Rapids area has had her fair share of challenges over the years. Now, after overcoming an addiction to painkillers, Janessa Baar is clean and helping change lives on an international level. → Read More
Man presumed dead after jumping from pontoon
MORTON TOWNSHIP, Mich-- Crews plan to resume their search Sunday morning for a man who went missing in Mecosta County Saturday. According to the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, the 68-year-old man jumped off a pontoon in Round Land around 5 p.m. and never resurfaced. → Read More
Evidence seized after warrant is served in sex trafficking investigation in Wayland
WAYLAND, Mich-- A warrant was served in Allegan County this week in connection to a sex trafficking ring and drug crimes investigation that's been ongoing since last October. Wayland Police executed a warrant in the 600 block of East Maple Street around 7 p.m. Monday evening. → Read More